Patrick R. Mclemore

Part of Newell Brands, Inc., Rubbermaid, Inc. is a leader in home and food storage. The company is based in Wooster, OH. The company offers durable products designed for everyday use to keep your refrigerator, cabinets, garage, and outdoors organized. Rubbermaid was acquired by Newell Co. on March 24, 1999 for $5,408.83 million.

Tompkins Associates, Inc. provides business planning, design, and implementation services. It offers growth and business strategy, global supply chain, distribution operations consulting, information technology implementation, material handling integration, and benchmarking services. The company was founded by James A. Tompkins in 1975 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Inc. provides educational services to industrial and systems engineers. It offers design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment and energy. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is a professional association that has been dedicated to advancing and disseminating research and knowledge on supply chain management for 60 years. The non-profit company is based in Lombard, IL. With over 8,500 members from 65 countries, representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia, the organization provides networking opportunities, cutting-edge research, and professional educational opportunities.